On March 6, local time in Germany, the China-Nanjing-Germany-Stuttgart Economic and Trade Cooperation and Exchange Conference was successfully held in Stuttgart. The theme of this event is "Enter Germany - Choose Nanjing". At the meeting, 14 projects were signed on-site, involving advanced manufacturing, financial services, arts, sports, etc. More than 200 Chinese and German businessmen and businesswomen attended the event, gathering together to deepen cooperation and exchange and win a better future.
On March 6, local time in Germany, the Nanjing-Stuttgart Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Meeting was successfully held in Stuttgart. The event, themed "Entering Germany, Choosing Nanjing", saw the signing of 14 on-site projects spanning advanced manufacturing, trade and commerce. The event, themed "Entering Germany, Choosing Nanjing", saw the signing of 14 on-site projects spanning advanced manufacturing, financial services, arts, sports, and other fields. The event, themed "Entering Germany, Choosing Nanjing", saw the signing of 14 on-site projects spanning advanced manufacturing, financial services, arts, sports, and other fields. Over 200 business representatives from China and Germany attended the event, gathering to deepen cooperation and exchange ideas for a shared prosperous future.
Building cooperative networks in "mutual achievement"
Building Collaborative Networks Through Mutual Success
At the exchange meeting, Nanjing and Germany added new cooperation. Fourteen projects were signed on the spot, including cooperation in convention and exhibition, financial services, science and technology, culture and sports services, capital increase and expansion, and strategic cooperation.
The exchange meeting marked another milestone in Nanjing's cooperation with Germany. Fourteen projects were signed on site, covering areas such as exhibition and financial services, technology, cultural and sports services, capital expansion, and strategic partnerships. Fourteen projects were signed on site, covering areas such as exhibition and financial services, technology, cultural and sports services, capital expansion, and strategic partnerships.
"I have just been invited to the World Invisible Champions Summit held in Schwabenhaar, and my fellow entrepreneurs are enthusiastic about the Chinese market, and there is a strong willingness to increase their capital if they have business in China." At the exchange, the news shared by Huang Declining Yang, Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Frankfurt, boosted everyone's morale. He said that when German quality and innovation meets Chinese efficiency and vitality, they will achieve better for each other. Nanjing and Stuttgart are both important industrial cities and science and innovation centers in their own countries, and are the forerunners in Sino-German local exchanges. Nanjing's innovation and optimization of the business environment is the epitome of China as a hot spot for investment.
"I was recently invited to attend the Gipfeltreffen Der Weltmarktfuehrer in Schwäbisch Hall, where entrepreneurs expressed great enthusiasm for the Chinese market and a strong willingness to expand their investments in China", shared by Huang Yiyang, Consul General of China. enthusiasm for the Chinese market and a strong willingness to expand their investments in China", shared by Huang Yiyang, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Frankfurt. His remarks boosted the morale of attendees. He emphasized that when German quality and innovation meet Chinese efficiency and vitality, Chinese entrepreneurs will have a better chance of success. He emphasized that when German quality and innovation meet Chinese efficiency and vitality, mutual success is inevitable. Nanjing and Stuttgart, both pivotal industrial cities and innovation hubs in their respective countries, pioneer the regional exchanges between China and Germany. Nanjing's innovative efforts to optimize its business environment epitomize China's status as a prime destination for investment.
Michael Kleiner, Director of the Ministry of Economics, Labor and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg, also expressed a strong willingness to cooperate with China, saying that there is a great potential for cooperation between Baden-Württemberg and China in the field of ecological transformation, and that Chinese and German companies can perfectly complement each other in the cooperation.
Michael Kleiner, Ministerial Director of the Ministry of Economy, Labour and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg, also expressed a strong desire for cooperation with China. He noted that Baden-Württemberg and China have significant potential for collaboration in ecological transformation, with German and Chinese companies perfectly complementing each other in such endeavors. He noted that Baden-Württemberg and China have significant potential for collaboration in ecological transformation, with German and Chinese companies perfectly complementing each other in such endeavors.
Although Nanjing and Germany are separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, the interaction and cooperation between the two sides has a long history. According to the data, by the end of 2024, Nanjing has approved and set up a total of 304 German investment projects, utilized 3.2 billion US dollars of German capital in contracts, and actually used 2.17 billion US dollars of German capital. According to the annual report of foreign-invested enterprises for the year 2023, there are 150 surviving German-funded enterprises in the city, with a sales (business) revenue of 25.35 billion yuan and a total profit of 3.46 billion yuan.
Despite the geographical distance, the ties between Nanjing and Germany run deep. Data shows that by the end of 2024, Nanjing had approved and established Data shows that by the end of 2024, Nanjing had approved and established 304 German-invested projects, with contracted German investment reaching $3.2 billion and actual utilized German investment totaling $2.17 billion. According to 2023 annual reports of foreign-invested enterprises, there were 150 German-funded enterprises operating in Nanjing, generating sales revenue of RMB 25.5 billion. According to 2023 annual reports of foreign-invested enterprises, there were 150 German-funded enterprises operating in Nanjing, generating sales revenue of RMB 25.35 billion and total profits of RMB 3.46 billion.
Sharing Development Opportunities in the Nanjing Practice
Sharing Development Opportunities Through "Nanjing Practice"
"I am honored to visit Nanjing in 2018 and 2023, and deeply feel the unique charm of this city." Shi Han, Chairman of the International Association of Invisible Champions and Head of the Bavarian China Center in Germany, said at the meeting that he had made a plan to visit Nanjing at the end of the month with a delegation of "invisible champions", saying that Nanjing, as a hub for global trade, science and technology, and research, connects to the international market, and gathers a large number of high-quality talents, and that many German "invisible champions" enterprises settled in Nanjing have taken root in the production field and developed in R&D, sales and marketing. He said that Nanjing, as a hub of global trade, technology and research, is connected to the international market and is home to a large number of highly qualified talents, and many German "hidden champions" have set up in Nanjing, which have taken root in the field of production and also demonstrated excellent strength in R&D, sales and service.
"In 2018 and 2023, I had the privilege of visiting Nanjing and was deeply impressed by the city's unique charm", said Hannes Schleeh, Chairman of the Gipfeltreffen Der Weltmarktfuehrer and Head of the China Center Bavaria. "In 2018 and 2023 I had the privilege of visiting Nanjing and was deeply impressed by the city's unique charm", said Hannes Schleeh, Chairman of the Gipfeltreffen Der Weltmarktfuehrer and Head of the China Center Bavaria. During the event, he confirmed plans to lead a delegation of "hidden champions" to Nanjing later this month. He described Nanjing as a global hub for trade, technology, and research, connecting international markets and attracting a wealth of high-quality talents. Many German "hidden champion" companies have settled down in Nanjing. champion" companies have settled down in Nanjing, excelling not only in production but also in R&D, sales, and services. He expressed optimism for the continued expansion of cooperation. Many German "hidden champion" companies have settled down in Nanjing, excelling not only in production but also in R&D, sales, and services.
This year, located in Nanjing Jiangbei New Materials Science and Technology Park Heraeus Precious Metals Technology (China) Limited will usher in the 10th anniversary of the "birthday".
This year, Heraeus Precious Metal Technology (China) Co., Ltd., located in the Nanjing Jiangbei New Material Science & Technology Park, will celebrate its 10th anniversary. its 10th anniversary.
During the exchange, looking back on the ten years of growth in Nanjing, Marcus Hanneka, Executive Vice President of Heraeus Precious Metals Group, was deeply impressed, saying that it was in Nanjing that Heraeus broke through many technological barriers, and that these breakthroughs have enabled Heraeus to occupy the position of a key enabler in the process of clean energy transformation, and to accelerate the development of China's green chemical industry. He said Heraeus has always been committed to supporting Nanjing's vision of becoming a global innovation center, and will continue to increase its investment in R&D and join hands with Nanjing to write a new chapter of sustainable development, innovation and mutual growth.
Reflecting on the company's decade-long growth in Nanjing, Marius Vigener, Executive Vice President at Heraeus Precious Metals, expressed deep emotion. He noted that it was in Nanjing that Heraeus broke through numerous technological barriers, positioning itself as a key driver in the clean energy transition and accelerating the development of China's green chemical industry. He noted that it was in Nanjing that Heraeus broke through numerous technological barriers, positioning itself as a key driver in the clean energy transition and accelerating the development of China's green chemical industry. commitment to supporting Nanjing's vision of becoming a global innovation hub, pledging continued investment in R&D and a shared journey toward sustainable development, innovation, and mutual benefit. He reaffirmed Heraeus' commitment to supporting Nanjing's vision of becoming a global innovation hub, pledging continued investment in R&D and a shared journey toward sustainable development, innovation, and mutual growth.
Bosch Group Vice President of Asia-Pacific Business Development, Mr. Antti Mu, and Cobelco Group President, Mr. Ulrich Bartels, also shared their "Nanjing practice" of development and growth, and expressed their willingness to deepen cooperation with Nanjing. Ulrich Bartels said that in recent years, Cobelco has made in-depth cooperation with Nanjing in terms of high-end equipments, production expansion and automation, and that thanks to the support of Nanjing Municipal Government and the "temperament" of Nanjing as a city of scientific and technological innovation and industrial strength, Cobelco has realized very good development in Nanjing.
Andreas Müller, Vice President Business and Organizational Development Asia Pacific bei Bosch, and Ulrich Bartel, President of Coperion, also shared their experience of growth through "Nanjing practice" and expressed their desire to deepen cooperation with Nanjing. Ulrich Bartel, President of Coperion, also shared their experience of growth through "Nanjing practice" and expressed their desire to deepen cooperation with Nanjing. Ulrich Bartel highlighted that in recent years, Coperion has engaged in extensive collaboration with Nanjing in high-end equipment, capacity expansion, and automated production. Thanks to the support of the Nanjing municipal government and the city's innovative and industry- driven ethos, Coperion has been able to develop its own innovative and industry-driven ethos. driven ethos, Coperion has achieved remarkable development in Nanjing.
Expanding Global Business Opportunities Together in a Two-Way Journey
Expanding Global Business Opportunities Through "Mutual Pursuit"
Currently, China is at a critical stage of optimizing and upgrading its industrial structure, with traditional industries accelerating their transformation to intelligence, greening and digitization, and new industries such as new energy, biomedicine and artificial intelligence flourishing, which brings abundant opportunities for global enterprises to cooperate.
China is currently at a critical stage of industrial structure optimization and upgrading. Traditional industries are rapidly transitioning toward intelligence, green development, and digital transformation, while emerging sectors such as new energy, biopharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence are being transformed. Traditional industries are rapidly transitioning toward intelligence, green development, and digital transformation, while emerging sectors such as new energy, biopharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence are flourishing. Traditional industries are rapidly transitioning toward intelligence, green development, and digital transformation, while emerging sectors such as new energy, biopharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence are flourishing.
In the exchange meeting on the same day, Christian Neuner, CEO of Flex Power Tools, a subsidiary of CHERVON Group, Gerald Mies, General Manager of Exton Europe Robotics, and Vilwisch, General Manager of Europe, Africa and the Middle East of Tenga Group, and other representatives of Nanjing's M&A enterprises in Germany discussed in depth the practical path to realize two-way win-win situation through global resource allocation and overseas market development, focusing on the theme of "exploring global business opportunities". The representatives of Nanjing M&A enterprises in Germany, including Gerald Mies, General Manager of ADEN Europe Robotics, and Vilvich, General Manager of Tianjia Group in Europe, Africa and Middle East, discussed in depth the practical path of realizing win-win situation in both directions through the allocation of global resources and the development of overseas markets.
During the exchange event, representatives from Nanjing-based companies that have invested in or acquired German businesses, including Christian Neuner, CEO of Flex Power Tools under the Chervon Group, Gerald Mies, General Manager of Estun Robotics Europe AG, and Wilfried Vervisch, General Manager of TICA Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, engaged in in-depth discussions on "expanding global business opportunities". of TICA Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, engaged in in-depth discussions on "expanding global business opportunities". They explored practical pathways to achieve mutual benefits through global resource allocation and overseas market expansion.
CHERVON Group settled in Nanjing in 1994 and has grown from a small company with only three people to become a leading manufacturer of power tools and outdoor power equipment. 10 years ago, CHERVON Group acquired Flex Power Tools GmbH, headquartered in Germany. "Flex Power Tools has benefited from the CHERVON Group's acquisitions to re-enter a new growth model and continue to expand its global market share, and the competitiveness of the company continues to improve." Christian Neuner said.
Chervon Group, established in Nanjing in 1994, started as a small company with only three employees and has grown into a leading manufacturer of power tools and outdoor power equipment. A decade ago, Chervon acquired Germany-based Flex Power Tools. "Thanks to Chervon's acquisition, Flex Power Tools has re-entered a growth trajectory, continuously expanding its global footprint. Thanks to Chervon's acquisition, Flex Power Tools has re-entered a growth trajectory, continuously expanding its global market share and enhancing its competitiveness. ", said Christian Neuner.
Nanjing-based TICA, which acquired SMARDT in 2018, now has sales subsidiaries in Frankfurt, Lüneburg and Starnberg, Germany, Nantes, France and Birmingham, UK. Velvich said, "We are leveraging the global organizations of TICA and SMARDT to synergize in the areas of global supply chain, product development, and 24/7 international customer service, significantly improving the competitiveness of our products and services."
TICA Group, headquartered in Nanjing, acquired SMARDT in 2018 and now operates sales subsidiaries in Frankfurt, Lüneburg, Starnberg (Germany), Nantes (France), and Birmingham (UK). Wilfried Vervisch noted, "We are leveraging the global presence of TICA and SMARDT to achieve synergies in global supply chains, product We are leveraging the global presence of TICA and SMARDT to achieve synergies in global supply chains, product development, and round-the-clock international customer services, significantly enhancing the competitiveness of our products and services. "
Exton, China's largest robot manufacturer, established Exton Robotics Europe AG last August to supply high-tech robots from Nanjing to the European market.
Estun, China's largest robotics manufacturer, established Estun Robotics Europe AG in August last year to supply high-tech robots from Nanjing to the European market. Nanjing to the European market.
During the exchange, Gerald Mies showed a set of data: in 2011, China had 16 robots per 10,000 production employees, with a robot density of 0.16%; in the same year, Germany had 254 robots per 10,000 production employees, with a robot density of 2.54%. In 2024, China's robot density will be 470 robots per 10,000 production employees (4.7%); Germany's robot density will be 429 robots (4.29%). robots (4.71 TP3T); Germany's robot density is 429 robots (4.291 TP3T).
During the event, Gerald Mies presented a set of compelling data: In 2011, China had 16 robots per 10,000 manufacturing employees, with a robot density of 0.16%. In 2011, China had 16 robots per 10,000 manufacturing employees, with a robot density of 0.16%. In the same year, Germany had 254 robots per 10,000 employees, with a density of 2.54%. surged to 470 robots per 10,000 employees (4.7%), surpassing Germany's 429 robots per 10,000 employees (4.29%).
"In 13 years, China has surpassed Germany in terms of automation, and for Exton, as the largest supplier of robots in China, this figure was one of the key bases for the decision to come to Europe and work with the European production industry to provide efficient, high-quality robots." Gerald Mies said.
"Over the past 13 years, China has overtaken Germany in terms of automation. For Estun, China's largest robotics supplier, this data is a key factor in our decision to enter the European market and collaborate with European manufacturing industries to provide efficient, high-grade automation. For Estun, China's largest robotics supplier, this data is a key factor in our decision to enter the European market and collaborate with European manufacturing industries to provide efficient, high-quality robots", said Gerald Mies. quality robots", said Gerald Mies.
